KARACHI: Pakistan opener Muhammad Hafeez has earned his best ever Test ranking after his match winning performance against England. England’s James Anderson also moved up in the latest ICC Test Player Rankings, which were released on Friday following the conclusion of the Sharjah Test.

Hafeez has reason to be proud as his contributions of 27 and 151 helped him vault four places to a career-best 24th position. He was also adjudged player of the Sharjah Test.

Hafeez had started the series in 33rd position and has gained nine places after earning 79 points during the course of the three-match series.